BOATsmart! Base de connaissances du Canada
Module 03 - Before Heading Out
Pre-Departure Checklist
Completing a Pre-Departure Checklist before getting underway is an excellent way to avoid unsuitable operating conditions and reduce the risk of a breakdown. You should always use a Pre-Departure Checklist to ensure that your boat has the right safety equipment onboard. It only takes a few minutes to fill out your checklist and it is time well spent!
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To prevent being in an emergency situation, operators are responsible for ensuring they have the boating experience and skill level for the planned trip BEFORE leaving the dock.
